Sixteen NATO allies, more than 40 ships, 25 aircraft and approximately 9,000 personnel began the 54th iteration of Baltic Operations, or BALTOPS 25, June 5-20, is the premier annual maritime-focused military exercise in the Baltic region.
BALTOPS provides NATO allies a unique opportunity to train together, strengthen interoperability and demonstrate collective readiness to defend the...
AMISTAD (Spanish for friendship) brings U.S. military health professionals together with partner nation medical teams to work together and relieve stress on overtaxed host nation medical systems. This Air Forces Southern led medical assistance mission meets critical readiness standards for deployable U.S. military personnel while increasing their ability to adapt to new environments with...
Previously known as Northern Lightning, Sentry North is an annual exercise at Volk Field, Wisconsin first began as a handful of units training together in the early 2000s. In 2015 the exercise was expanded and has grown ever since. The concept of these exercises is to schedule and build only those training events that will directly benefit the participating flying squadrons. Basing the...
Exercise Native Fury 25 is a key bi-lateral exercise sponsored by U.S. Central Command. It is designed to train U.S. forces in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan that focuses on Prepositioning Force operations and aims to enhance maritime capabilities and interoperability between international partners while promoting long-term regional stability.
The week-long competition evaluates each squad on their technical skills, tactical proficiency, and ability to operate as a disciplined, cohesive team. Events include a wide range of fitness and combat-related challenges, such as the Army Fitness Test, weapons lanes, a demanding six-mile foot march, individual warrior tasks, and squad battle drills. The top-performing team will advance to...
Cyber Shield is the longest running and largest Department of Defense unclassified cyber defense exercise. Individuals from the Army and Air National Guard have been participating in the Cyber Shield exercise since its’ inception in 2013.
The Cyber Shield mission is to develop, train and exercise cyber forces in the areas of computer network internal defense measures and cyber incident...
Basic Combat Training (BCT), or boot camp, is a crucial 10-week program for recruits entering the United States Army, designed to transform civilians into soldiers. This rigorous training develops physical and mental strength, teaches fundamental Army skills, and instills discipline, teamwork, and combat readiness.
The Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium is a professional development forum sponsored by the Association of the United States Army and supported by U.S. Army Pacific. Through a panel discussion format, U.S. Army leaders alongside joint and regional partners discuss and showcase the critical role of Pacific land forces. May 13-15, 2025.
